How Blue States Plan to Get More Taxes From Wealthy Residents
P.M. Edition for Aug. 14. Faced with budget shortfalls and preexisting deficits, state and local legislators are looking for ways to get more in taxes from their richest residents. WSJ economics reporter Juliet Chung describes how they’re approaching it. Plus, U.S. mortgage rates fall to their lowest level this year, offering hope to prospective buyers. And more of Americans’ retirement funds are tied to stocks than ever. Anne Tergesen, who covers retirement for the Journal, joins the podcast to discuss the risks involved. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Can Democrats Embrace AI and Win Back Silicon Valley?
A.M. Edition for Aug 14. As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lands in the U.K. to shore up support ahead of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, WSJ correspondent Matthew Luxmoore says prisoner swaps provide an example of how Russia and Ukraine can cooperate in the future. Plus, why the era of big raises for low-paid workers is over. And WSJ’s Amrith Ramkumar details how Democrats are trying to reinvigorate waning support from tech executives.
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What’s Driving Tech Companies to Hire More U.S. Workers?
P.M. Edition for Aug. 13. A revived tax deduction is prompting tech startups to dust off their hiring plans. WSJ special writer Theo Francis discusses the change and its implications. Plus, the New York Attorney General is suing the parent company of payments platform Zelle for allegedly failing to protect users from fraud. We hear from Journal reporter Dylan Tokar about why the suit, which was abandoned by a now-dismantled federal watchdog for consumers, may not be the last of its kind to come from attorneys general of democratic states. And President Trump meets with European leaders to discuss red lines in Ukraine. WSJ chief European political correspondent Bojan Pancevski joins to talk about how the call went and what it means ahead of Trump’s planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. Alex Ossola hosts.
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How Crypto Has Earned the Trump Family Billions
A.M. Edition for Aug 13. Their crypto-currency venture has generated more wealth since the election - some $4.5 billion - than any other part of the president’s business empire, as WSJ senior reporter Patricia Kowsmann explains. Plus, hundreds of National Guard troops begin patrolling Washington D.C. And WSJ reporter Vipal Monga explains how some Canadians are using alcohol as a new front in their country’s trade war with the U.S.
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Can Perplexity’s Longshot Bid for Google Chrome Succeed?
P.M. Edition for Aug. 12. As Google awaits a judge’s ruling that could require it to spin off its Chrome browser, AI startup Perplexity makes an unsolicited $34.5 billion bid to buy Chrome. Journal reporter Katherine Blunt discusses what we know about the offer, and how likely it is to actually happen. Plus, President Trump calls for Goldman Sachs to replace its chief economist over his past predictions of the impact of tariffs. And the White House plans to review materials from the Smithsonian museums ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary. WSJ White House reporter Meridith McGraw explains why. Alex Ossola hosts.
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